Part Time Cook - Mental Health 115

LC0115-Gladman MHRC•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves food for clients at Gladman, a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults age 18 and older. The role includes preparing a variety of foods and special therapeutic diets, following menus, work orders, recipes, food-safety practices, and established policies and procedures. The Cook also helps ensure food deliveries, storage, equipment, housekeeping, and sanitation requirements are handled appropriately, and may directly supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Two part-time schedules are available, both Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday: an AM shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, or a PM shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Expected starting wage is $23.00; the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Pay is geographically adjusted, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The position requires working cooperatively with clients and staff, attending assigned in-service education, following safety and attendance policies, and demonstrating Telecare’s mission, values, and beliefs. Applicants must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department. Physical requirements are detailed in the posting’s activity and lifting/carrying chart; the listed activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, repetitive hand use, pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Requirements

Two years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets.
High school graduation or a GED equivalent.
Ability to use institutional kitchen equipment, including steam tables, stoves, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Willingness to work with disabled adults.
Must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food, including meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts.
Review menus, work orders, and recipes to determine the type and quantity of meals to prepare.
Participate in and supervise food-preparation activities, including washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning.
Direct the collection and assembly of food items from storage during food preparation.
Prepare food for special therapeutic diets and collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor on regular and modified diet preparation.
Receive food deliveries and check them against requisitions and invoices.
Take active steps to avoid food waste.
In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, directly supervise dietary staff in equipment use and care, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards.
Ensure cleaning and maintenance programs are consistently followed.
Plan and facilitate cooking schedules so food is ready at the specified time.
Use equipment and supplies properly and demonstrate knowledge of their use.
Monitor food items, storage rooms, refrigerators, and other equipment to maintain appropriate sanitary conditions.
Follow safety practices and use universal precautions.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and use PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Complete assigned tasks and follow through by expected deadlines; follow attendance policies.
Attend assigned in-service education classes and dress appropriately and professionally.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, coworkers, and the community.
Seek and implement improvements to assigned work as appropriate.